Security · June 2026

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have killed dozens, including a prominent turtle ecologist and several Israeli soldiers, as the US and Iran plan truce talks. The Israeli defense minister said troops have no restrictions to remove threats. The Lebanese health ministry reported at least seven dead from Israeli strikes. The Israeli military says it uncovered a Hezbollah tunnel complex, drone factory, and rocket launch site under a Lebanese village, releasing videos of explosives and underground drones. Five Israeli soldiers were killed in the area, and the defense minister said troops will not withdraw from occupied southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire, which the IDF chief called 'fragile.' Syrian activist Hassan Akkad has been released from detention. The father of a Sbarro bombing victim called for Jordan to extradite a convicted terrorist. New crimes in Syria include organ theft and mass graves, according to reports. A human rights activist was arrested in Syria for online content.